🌱 Death Penalty Sought For Local + Aviation Academy Groundbreaking

Good morning, Dallas-Hiram! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm or two. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top five stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. A Paulding County woman accused of murdering three of her children in a house fire was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday. 40-year-old Darlene Brister was arrested Jun. 24 after first responders to the house fire allegedly witnessed her attempting to stab the children inside their burning home. Prosecutors announced Thursday that they will be seeking the death penalty against Brister. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Chattahoochee Technical College has announced that the groundbreaking event for its Aviation Training Academy will be held next Friday, Sep. 9, at 9:30 a.m. The training academy will help prepare students for high-demand careers repairing, servicing, and maintaining airframe and power plant systems and components. Members of the public are invited to attend the groundbreaking celebration at 570 Airport Parkway in Dallas. (The Dallas New Era)
3. The City of Hiram advises community members to exercise caution today, Sep. 3, while driving around Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park. A private event will take place from 7:00-11:00 p.m., increasing the amount of pedestrian foot traffic in the area. Motorists are also advised that there may be traffic delays in the area during this time. (City of Hiram via Facebook)
4. Paulding County officials are seeking the public's input on suggested improvements for the US 278 Corridor. Your feedback will directly impact plans for potential roadway expansion, intersection improvements, alternative routes, safety operations, and more. Now through Sep. 15, visit the link to participate in the online planning survey. (Paulding County, Georgia via Facebook)
5. The City of Dallas has officially appointed Shannon Gordon as the city's Main Street Manager, a newly added position to the Business Development office. The Dallas native and Kennesaw State University graduate will help implement the city's Livable Centers Initiative plan for areas in the Main Street District. The City of Dallas began the process of becoming a designated Main Street in 2020 and hopes to become a designated affiliate program for the Georgia Main Street Program by next year. (The Dallas New Era via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Dallas Farmers Market At 160 Confederate Avenue (8:00 AM)
• Cruise In: Cars, Trucks, & Bikes At American Legion Post 111 (2:00 PM)
• Kris Anderson At Three Strands Vineyard And Winery (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Hiram Police Department has added a few new faces to the patrol team. If you see Officers O'Connor and Alarid out serving the City of Hiram, feel free to give them a warm welcome! (Hiram Police Department via Facebook)
• The Georgia Highlands College Foundation Inc. will host a meet-and-greet event with President Mike Hobbs on Thursday, Sep. 16. Mark your calendar and reserve your spot online by Sep. 5. (Paulding County Chamber of Commerce - Georgia via Facebook)
• The Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is offering a Kung So Do Karate class for ages 6 and up on Wednesdays at Taylor Farm Park. Register online now and receive a special discount for registering as a family! (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday! I'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.